Why use a private Companion Care agency? Companion Care is usually available anywhere from a few hours up to 24 hours a day. Payment is private pay and may be covered by long term care insurance policies.
Some questions I suggest you ask a Companion Care agency:
1. Do they have references from other clients?
2. What services will they be providing?
3. What training/experience do the caregivers have?
4. How do they supervise their caregivers?
5. Are the caregivers bonded and covered by workers compensation insurance?
6. What is the schedule for service?
7. How do I change the schedule?
8. What if I have a problem with a caregiver?
9. Does the agency have an emergency or after-hours phone number?
10. What are the financial arrangements?
11. Who owns the agency? Is it part of a larger organization?
12. Are the caregivers employees held accountable by the agency or independent contractors accountable to no one?
13. Does the agency carry Professional Liability Insurance?
The Pros:
1. Service is easily customized for each client's needs
2. Extensive hours available
3. Staff is screened and supervised
4. Agency is responsible for all employer tasks like payroll, taxes, liability insurance, workers compensation, bonding
5. Agency is responsible for providing a replacement should the assigned caregiver fail to arrive or need a day off.
This service is more expensive than independent caregivers but the right agency will provide the most customizable, reliable, worry free, in- home service available
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